Product Details
Category
Adsorbent; Suspending Agents; Diluent for tablets and capsules; Disintegrant for tablets
Molecular Formula
(C6H10O5)n n n≈220
Grade
Pharmceutical Excipients
Description
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose that occurs as a white, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder composed of porous particles. It is commercially available in different particle sizes and moisture grades that have different properties and applications.
Chemical Name
Cellulose PH302
Synonyms
Avicel PH 302; Celex PH302; cellulose-gel PH302; Celphere PH302; Ceolus-KG PH302; crystalline-cellulose PH302; E460 PH302; Emcocel PH302; Ethispheres PH302; Fibrocel PH302; Pharmacel PH302; Tabulose PH302; Vivapur PH302
Administration route
Oral; Topical
Dosage Form
Inhalation; Oral Capsule; Granules; Suspension; Syrup; Tablet; Topical and Vaginal
Stability and Storage Conditions
This product is a hygroscopic, but stable substance. Large quantities of storage must be placed in airtight containers in a cool and dry environment.
Source and Preparation
Microcrystalline cellulose can be obtained by controlled hydrolysis of α-cellulose with dilute mineral acid solution, and α-cellulose can be obtained from fiber pulp of cellulose-containing plants. After hydrolysis, the hydrolyzed cellulose is filtered and purified, and the water slurry is spray-dried to form dry porous particles with a wide particle size distribution.
Applications
Adsorbent; suspending agent; diluent for tablets and capsules; disintegrant for tablets. Microcrystalline cellulose PH302.is suitable for wet granulation.
Safety
This product is widely used in oral pharmaceutical preparations and food, and is a relatively non-toxic and non-irritating substance. This product is not absorbed after oral administration and has almost no potential toxicity. A large amount of use may cause mild diarrhea, and it is not difficult to use as a pharmaceutical excipient. Abuse of certain tablets containing cellulose, such as inhalation or injection administration, can lead to fibrous granulomas.
Incompatibilities
This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.